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elephant god; Ankusha (अंकुश; also Ankuśa or Ankusa) is a Sanskrit word for an elephant hook or elephant goad, a tool used by elephant handlers (mahouts) to guide and train elephants.

It is made of a small wooden handle topped by a strong and sharp metal hook used to control the elephant and teach it certain behaviors.

elephant god; Ankusha (अंकुश; also Ankuśa or Ankusa) is a Sanskrit word for an elephant hook or elephant goad, a tool used by elephant handlers (mahouts) to guide and train elephants. It is made of a small wooden handle topped… Continue Reading →